#this is not to say poc trans mascs don’t gain privilege from passing

[jude-us]

In the spirit talking about struggles of POC trans issues that are ignored the in the greater trans community we really need to have a discussion about how dangerous passing as a man can be for some trans men.

I’m mixed but I have darker skin and in an Afro. I’m often read as a light skinned black person especially by law enforcement. When I first came out as possibly trans to my dad one of his first worries was the way I would be treated if I passed.

The idea that passing as a man is nothing but safe for trans mascs isn’t true and is an incredibly white centered view of gender and privilege.

#this is not to say poc trans mascs don’t gain privilege from passing #I just wanna make that clear. Don’t put words in my mouth #transgender #ftm #trans man #trans masc #boyblogging #trans #trans masc poc #trans poc